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good old boat? Bob J. at 7:31am 10.03.10 Ask All Sailors 8/3322 We've been looking at early 80 vintage boats that won't break the bank. We're not doing any trans
transducer installation....question gwp at 7:31am 10.03.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2084 I have the transom mount transducer which the manual states is ok to use as a "shoot thru hull" inst
Fuel tank and water tank vents. s/v John Galt at 7:08am 10.03.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2368 Can any one tell me where the fuel tank vent goes to?:confused: I have a Columbia 41 Center-cockpi
bulkhead pete dery at 5:47am 10.03.10 Ask All Sailors 5/2058 I've recently discovered dry rot in my bulkhead, it is an oday 25, any suggestions on how to repair
Sun Shade Andrew L at 5:28am 10.03.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1349 I recently ( May, 2010) , bought a 1984 Hunter 22 ; it's in good shape all around for the age.
my entry! stevern at 2:36am 10.03.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1496 A big HI! for all sailors and others. This is my entry in this fantastic forum . I'm sure to appreci
Anchor chain overhaul-product review Endurance2010 at 9:41pm 10.02.10 Big Boats 1/1302 I recently took the task of overhauling my very rusty 30 year old anchor chain, in lieu of spending
Just For Fun... Sail Trim Evaluation (1) Rick D at 9:22pm 10.02.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/5579 This is just for fun. I was looking over some photos of last year's Ensenada, Baja Mx race and I fou
What's wrong with wire halyards? kpgraci at 9:20pm 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 12/4792 I have a wire to rope halyard on the main, the jib is all rope - I assume because the wire broke and
Jib/Genoa size vs power Geoff K at 8:50pm 10.02.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/6190 How much difference in forward force is added by making the headsail larger? I know everyone says bi
Raritan PHC: Intake from fresh water (not thru-hull)? niku at 7:18pm 10.02.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/4198 I recently purchased a Raritan PHC toilet for my 26' sailboat, and I have an installation question.
beneteau 37 AJL at 6:20pm 10.02.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1778 What do owners think about this Boat. Heavy weather, comfort, speed.? I'm trying to decide between a
Lancer keel and ballast kdm005 at 6:11pm 10.02.10 Lancer 1/2208 Does anyone know how the keel is set in a 1975 L25 . How the ballast was mounted in the keel
Where's the bilge? jfrench at 5:28pm 10.02.10 Catalina 22 2/2077 Here's a newbie question for you. Where do I place a bilge pump in A Catalina 22? And what's the bes
Looking for 18 x 1.5" ss wood screws. caguy at 4:17pm 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2222 I need 6 #18x1 1/2'' ss wood screws for the new mast hinged base. I tried calling Catalina and he ha
Hunter 356 vrs Hunter 36 Charlie L at 1:48pm 10.02.10 Big Boats 12/10302 I am currently looking at a Hunter 356. I checked the specifications and could not find any differe
Blog sites Merry Prankster at 1:06pm 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2004 I am shortly (within 30 days) moving on to my boat and starting on my life cruise. I am wondering i
Fixed Port Removal on Irwin 37 MKI stevee9259 at 10:24am 10.02.10 Irwin 3/3263 We're trying to remove the four original fixed windows from our 1976 Irwin 37. They have riveted alu
DIY speaker mounts (5) Joe A. at 9:56am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2615 A friend suggested I post the info and pics on my boat speakers. I didn't want to cut holes in my bu
Poll: How rough is too rough for you? Ken13569 at 9:33am 10.02.10 Ask All Sailors 27/5944 I'll try this way: How rough do conditions get before you say "Enough already!" How do you decide

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Need pic of O'Day 25 Bow (1) sail sfbay at 3:59pm 06.01.22 What year? Do an internet search on " YEAR O'Day 25 Stern Images" and find plenty at different angle
Mast.... kappykaplan at 3:30pm 06.01.22 DWL is designed water line, so your masthead height from DWL is 44.25 ft - also known as your air dr
Mast.... The_Sailing_Pelican at 3:20pm 06.01.22 I need these measures 'cause the trailer transport company needs them. Hey thx a bunch for your help
Mast.... The_Sailing_Pelican at 3:19pm 06.01.22 The P dimension of 34.8 feet is the length from the tack of the mainsail to the max hoist of the mai
Charging from a tow vehicle mermike at 3:18pm 06.01.22 I used the Blue Sea Circuit Wizard.
Charging from a tow vehicle AaronD at 3:16pm 06.01.22 40A? Holy cats that seems a bit excessive, I would be interested to know what the wire gauge is. I
Mast.... kappykaplan at 3:09pm 06.01.22 The P dimension of 34.8 feet is the length from the tack of the mainsail to the max hoist of the mai
Hold Fast is in the water! Rabe at 2:54pm 06.01.22 Congratulations on a safe and successful launch. :beer: Thank you
Connector for large white cable at Mast Step stephen_i_w at 2:40pm 06.01.22 There are access ports with covers built into the mast. I can reach the connector for the lights.
Best way of getting a rudder for an O'Day 15 jerry_911 at 2:31pm 06.01.22 I have a rudder from a '24 (no pintles) and may have access to a '23. may be able to modify??
An Announcement About Catalina Parts. A Big One. thinwater at 2:18pm 06.01.22 What a lucky break. IME, owning an older boat often means learning how to fabricate parts.
Bed-It Tape is back! Phil Herring at 2:15pm 06.01.22 It's the same tape Rod has sold in the past.
Bed-It Tape is back! ifmdalvey at 2:13pm 06.01.22 Is this different from the tape i bought several years ago from you Rod?
Mast.... The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:12pm 06.01.22 I think that's a little short - here's what SailboatData has on your boat: SailboatData.com - PE
Mast.... kappykaplan at 2:07pm 06.01.22 I think that's a little short - here's what SailboatData has on your boat: SailboatData.com - PE
Connector for large white cable at Mast Step kloudie1 at 1:22pm 06.01.22 Usually on deck stepped masts, the connectors are in the bottom of the mast and not accessible excep
Beacon Near Point Grey Stu Jackson at 1:14pm 06.01.22 How can you tell it's a transponder? Because the chart designates "Qa", Fl Y 4s Racon (--.) My Map
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? sail sfbay at 1:00pm 06.01.22 Marine grade plywood from this suppler costs $110 per sheet 3/4 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. AB Marine-Grade
Beacon Near Point Grey Tedd at 12:52pm 06.01.22 Thanks, @Hello Below ! I looked up the icon in Chart No. 1 but I could only identify the lighting f
Replacing windows Hunter DS45 - Tony at 12:48pm 06.01.22 The SBO store on this site. Thanks!

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